<p>The Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center buzzed with activity Monday morning as cleanup began for a weekend bridal event and set up started for a concert later this week.</p><p>The venue pulled $10.2 million into the local economy last year and helped create 131 full- and part-time jobs, according to a joint report it released this month with the University of New Orleans.</p><p>That's no surprise to center director Janel Ricca, who said the venue sees a constant stream of conventions and a smattering of other shows each year. </p><p>“People need to see the big picture — how much we do mean to the economy,” she said.</p><p>The arena hosted 112 events in 2012, attracting about 125,000 people, the report says. </p><p>Those visitors don't just spend at events but also in the community, Ricca said.</p><p>People rent hotel rooms, “stop for gas or stop to eat something,” which pumps more money into the area, she said.</p><p>“We do well not only with conventions but with the boat and RV shows,” nearby A-Bear's Restaurant owner Jane Hebert said. “It does help.”</p><p>The arena plays host to several large conferences each year, including Steubenville on the Bayou, an annual Catholic youth conference.</p><p>About 3,000 Catholic students pack the center during the day and fill hotels at night.</p><p>“It's a huge tourism event,” Ricca said. “They bus kids from all over the state and from out of state, too.”</p><p>The Police Jury Convention held at the center also drew thousands last year, Ricca said.</p>